A great twist feels surprising without feeling unfair. Jennifer Sadera, Kemper Donovan, Millie Hast, Peter Rosch, and Terry Friedman explore how to design plot turns that raise stakes and redirect expectations. This session focuses on misdirection, payoff, and crafting endings that shock while still feeling earned.
He Said. He Replied. He Gasped.
Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates...
